{"id":2309,"date":"2023-05-29T19:57:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T19:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/kpmg-bursaries-south-africa\/"},"modified":"2023-05-29T19:57:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T19:57:00","slug":"kpmg-bursaries-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/kpmg-bursaries-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"KPMG Bursaries South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"


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ABOUT THE COMPANY \u2013 KPMG<\/h3>\n

KPMG (Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler) was formed in the year 1987 by a merger between Klynveld Main Goerdeler (KMG) and Peat Marwick International. However, KPMG in South Africa has roots all the way back to 1895 when Alexander Aiken started his Public Accountant and Auditor business in Johannesburg. At the core of KPMG is 2 major firms \u2013 Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. and Aiken & Carter.<\/p>\n

The international firm offers a range of services including audit, advisory and tax services to global clients. At present, the company has an impressive global employee base of more than 162 000 staff members.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROGRAMME \u2013 FIELDS COVERED & SERVICE CONTRACT<\/h3>\n

KPMG have 2 bursary opportunities for students studying towards becoming a SAICA accredited Chartered Accountant, or CAs(SA):
1) The\u00a0Pure Merit Bursary<\/b>\u00a0will be awarded based on academic results alone, and
2) The\u00a0Merit Bursary with Financial Needs<\/b>\u00a0will be awarded based on academic results AND financial position.<\/p>\n

Please Note:<\/p>\n

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  • Both of these bursaries will be awarded to students with great academic results.<\/li>\n
  • Applicants should only apply for ONE bursary award \u2013 please do not submit applications for other bursary opportunities.
    You should apply for the\u00a0Merit Bursary with Financial Needs<\/b>\u00a0ONLY if you require full student funding and would NOT be able to complete your studies without extra financial support.<\/li>\n
  • The bursary will be awarded on condition that the recipient maintains their academic achievements throughout the duration of study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    On completion of studies, the student will be required to serve a 3\u00a0year training contract.<\/p>\n

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS<\/h3>\n

    Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):<\/p>\n

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    • South African citizen<\/li>\n
    • Completed Matric OR currently in Matric<\/li>\n
    • Studying or intend on studying full time towards a SAICA recognised degree<\/li>\n
    • Studying or intend on studying at a SAICA recognised tertiary institution<\/li>\n
    • Aim to complete your degree in the minimum number of years<\/li>\n
    • Matric students: must achieve a minimum of 5 \u201cA\u201d symbols (excluding Life Orientation)<\/li>\n
    • First year tertiary students: must achieve a minimum of 70% for Financial Accounting and a minimum average of 65%<\/li>\n
    • Second year tertiary students: must achieve a minimum of 65% for Financial Accounting and a minimum average of 65%<\/li>\n
    • Third year tertiary students: must achieve a minimum of 60% for Financial Accounting and a minimum average of 60%<\/li>\n
    • CTA students: must achieve a minimum of 55% for Financial Accounting and a minimum average of 50%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY<\/h3>\n

      Students who meet the above eligibility requirements and would like to apply, must do so by submitting clear copies of the following supporting documentation (the submission of these documents is compulsory \u2013 if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):<\/p>\n

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      • ID document (certified copy of)<\/li>\n
      • Grade 11 final results, if currently in Matric (certified copy of)<\/li>\n
      • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy of)<\/li>\n
      • Tertiary academic results, if at University (certified copy of)<\/li>\n
      • Curriculum Vitae<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Applications must be submitted electronically to your closest office (via the email address below)
        (Insert the words \u201cKPMG Bursary Application \u2013 Your Full Name\u201d in the email subject line).<\/p>\n

        Cape Town \u2013 Email: cptbursaryapp@kpmg.co.za
        Durban \u2013 Email: dbnbursaryapp@kpmg.co.za
        Pretoria \u2013 Email: ptabursaryapp@kpmg.co.za
        Johannesburg \u2013 Email: jhbbursaries@kpmg.co.za
        Secunda \u2013 Email: secbursaryapp@kpmg.co.za
        Eastern Cape \u2013 Email: ecbursaryapp@kpmg.co.za
        Polokwane \u2013 Email: plkbursaryapp@kpmg.co.za
        Bloemfontein \u2013 Email: blmbursaryapp@kpmg.co.za
        Nelspruit \u2013 Email: nelbursaryapp@kpmg.co.za<\/p>\n

        CLOSING DATE<\/h3>\n

        None \u2013 submission of applications are open all year round and students are welcome to apply at any time.<\/p>\n

        CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER<\/h3>\n

        For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact KPMG directly:
        Tel: 011 647 7111<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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